BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — The Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition, in collaboration with the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association, has announced a new scholarship program that will bring three women from the bike industry to this spring's Bicycle Leadership Conference in Monterey, California.
The Cycling's Women to Watch scholarship will accept applications from Jan. 25 – Feb. 1. Applicants must currently work in the cycling industry in a manager or higher role, have at least three years experience in the cycling industry, be a current OIWC member, and have a willingness to assess areas for personal and professional development. Recipients will receiver conference registration, three nights' hotel accommodations at the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa, and round-trip airfare.
"The increasing influence and participation of women as both consumers and industry leaders is one of the most positive trends of the past couple decades," said Roger Gierhart, the BPSA's president. "We are doing all we can to encourage that trend by sponsoring this innovative scholarship program."
"OIWC is proud to partner with BPSA to offer this scholarship to women in the cycling industry to increase the number of women in leadership positions, while increasing the visibility of top-tier female talent for a stronger, more sustainable outdoor community," said Deanne Buck, the executive director of OIWC.
Scholarship recipients will be announced February 19. To learn more or to apply for the Cycling's Women to Watch scholarship, visit oiwc.org/BLCScholarship.
